The Scriptures
We
believe
the
Bible
to
be
the
Divine
Word
of
God
written
by
Holy
men
of
old
as
they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
We
accept
the
new
Testament
as
our
guide
in
matters
pertaining
to
Christian
Living and Doctrine.
The Godhead
We
believe
in
the
triune
God;
the
Father;
Jesus,
the
Son;
and
the
Holy
Ghost;
each being a distinct personality.
The New Birth
We
believe
that
man
was
created
in
a
state
of
innocence,
but
because
of
the
fall
of
Adam,
sin
was
imputed
to
all
mankind,
and
all
human
beings
are
born
with
a
sinful
nature.
We
also
believe
that
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
died
for
our
sins,
becoming
a
substitutionary
sacrifice
and
that
all
who
repent and believe on Him shall be saved.
Eternal Life:
We
believe
that
the
just
shall
experience
joy
and
life
in
the
presence
of
God
and
that
the
unjust
shall
experience
torment and death.
The Church:
We
believe
that
the
Church
is
the
body
of
Christ
of
which
He
is
Head.
The
true
Church
consists
of
those
who
have
been
“Born
Again”,
accepting
the
provisions
which Christ has made for our Salvation.
The Ministry
We
believe
in
the
ministry
as
recorded
in
Ephesians
chapter
Four,
as
a
divine
calling
or
gift
as
an
apostle,
a
prophet,
an
evangelist,
a
pastor,
or
a
teacher;
these
being
for
the
perfecting
of
the
Saints
and
the edifying of the body of Christ.
Water Baptism
We
believe
in
water
baptism
by
immersion
as
was
commanded
by
Christ
in
Matthew 28:19.
Sanctification:
We
believe
in
the
doctrine
of
sanctification
as
a
definite,
yet
progressive
work of grace.
Divine Healing:
We
believe
in
divine
healing
as
practiced
by
Christ
in
His
earthly
ministry
and
that
it
is
the
privilege
of
every
believer
to partake of this blessing.
Tithing:
We
believe
Tithing
is
God’s
plan
for
support
of
His
ministers
and
that
paying
tithes
is
compulsory
for
anyone
who
is
a
Christian.
The Catching Away:
We
believe
in
the
catching
away
of
the
true
believers
at
the
return
of
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
and
that
the
timing
and
surrounding
circumstances
of
this
event
totally
and
exclusively
subject
to
the
will
of
God, our Heavenly Father.
Baptism of the Holy Ghost
We
believe
that
the
baptism
of
the
Holy
Ghost
is
the
gift
of
God
to
all
believers
and
that
He
is
accompanied
by
the
speaking
in
other
tongues
as
experienced
by
those
in
the Upper Room.
Marriage and Divorce:
Matthew
19:9
“And
I
say
unto
you,
Whosoever
shall
put
away
his
wife,
except
it
be
for
fornication,
and
shall
marry
another,
committeth
adultery;
and
whoso
marrieth
her
which
is
put
away
doth
commit
adultery.”
Knowledge
of
all
circumstances
must
be
provided
to
the
licensing
committee
before
consideration
for
membership
may
be
given.
Each
case
will
be
prayerfully
compared
to
all
relevant
scriptural
references
before
a
decision
is
made.
Service to our Country:
We’re
proud
to
be
living
in
the
United
States,
and
will
serve
our
country
in
time
of
it’s
own
need;
however,
we
believe
sanctification
is
a
progressive
work
of
Grace.
We
expect
our
boys
to
be
able
to
serve
in
the
capacity
that
their
own
conscience
guides
them;
and
we
believe
they
have
this
right
according
to
both
the
Holy
Scriptures
(The
Holy
Bible)
and
the
U.S.
Constitution.
We
believe
that
each
member
and
officer
of
Bible
Way
Association
has
these
same
rights
to
their
personal
beliefs
according
to
the
dictates
of
their conscience.
Sexual and Moral Misconduct:
We
believe
in
the
sound
doctrine
of
righteousness,
holiness,
and
godliness.
Bible
Way
Association
shall
never
permit,
and
may
refuse
or
remove
membership,
of
anyone
confirmed
as
practicing
or
living
in
any
form
of
sin,
immorality
or
abuse
as
determined
according
to
the
judgement
of
the
Board
of
Directors
of
the
Association
or
their appointed officers.
